Sequel to Hachet Gets Big Hit.

by Joel

    Do you like the book Hachet?  If you do you should read the book The River.  The sequel to Hachet, I think is one of Gary Paulsen's best books.  It is an exciting adventure and you get to know Brian a lot more.

    The book takes place near a river.  It takes Brian through the second challenge of his life.  He takes a man who is in a coma one hundred miles up-river.  I think the best scene of the book is when he gets to the village.  You find a lot more of Brian's strengths and weaknesses.  The River explains the things Brian does a lot more than in Hachet.  One of the reasons it explains a lot about Brian is there are only two characters.

    In conclusion I think The River is a very good book.  It is worth reading and is one of Gary Paulsen's best books that is not a Newberry winner.  If you are looking for a good book I think you should read The River.